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Platen System

Assembly

Hardened platen backed by springs and levers that descends to press paper against inked type. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Platen System parts and their functions

5 top-level parts · 8 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Platen System parts diagram: 1 platen, 2 platen backing plate, 3 coil spring, 4 platen linkage, 5 impression lever. 8 parts in 5 top-level items.
Platen System parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Platen 1× Hardened steel surface
2 Platen Backing Plate 1× Spring-backed plate
3 Coil Spring 4× Pneumatic return springs
4 Platen Linkage 1× Mechanical drive levers
5 Impression Lever 1× Hand or motor actuation

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Bill of materials for Platen System

5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 8 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Platen letterpress-press-platen 1× 1 · part
2 Platen Backing Plate letterpress-press-platen-backing 1× 1 · part
3 Coil Spring coil-spring 4× 4 · part
4 Platen Linkage letterpress-press-platen-linkage 1× 1 · part
5 Impression Lever letterpress-press-impression-lever 1× 1 · part

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Where the platen system is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Sourcing: possible vendors

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VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
flex.com ↗ Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
dixoninfo.com ↗ Noida, IN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
bydelectronic.com ↗ Shenzhen, CN Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Venture Corp
venture.com.sg ↗
Singapore Electronics contract mfg 1,000 pcs 6–10 wks